Salicylate Content of Foods

This is a reference table showing the different levels of salicylates in foods. This data is taken from Anne Swain’s analysis done back in the eighties(1). We don’t know whether the quantities of salicylates have changed in foods since then, but it seems to still hold true today. Please bear in mind that you are not necessarily allowed to eat low salicylate foods on the elimination diet as some are low in salicylate but also contain either sulphites, amines, glutamates, or histamine/serotonin degranulators, which must also be avoided. It is not possible to determine whether you have a problem with food chemicals merely by eliminating salicylates. You must also eliminate glutamates and amines at the same time. If a food is not listed do not assume that it is safe. Foods that are not listed have not been tested. If you have done the elimination diet and have determined you are only sensitive to salicylates, you may use this table as your exclusive reference.

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What is the Failsafe Diet?

FAILSAFE stands for Free of Additives, Low in Salicylates, Amines and Flavour Enhancers. The failsafe diet was originally designed to treat ADHD children, but has proven useful for a wide range of conditions.